Buy a Degree Fundraiser
Vision
The congregation borrowed $34,000.00 from the Mission Endowment Fund for the replacement of the building’s old heating system. The Mission Endowment Fund made the money available to the congregation without interest. This program is designed to repay the Mission Endowment Fund.
Goal
The goal of this program is to raise the temperature on a thermometer from 0 degrees to 95 degrees, representing the warmth provided by the new heating equipment. If all 95 degrees are raised the Mission Endowment Fund will realize $34,200.00.
Details
Each degree on the thermometer represents a gift of $10.00 per month for a 3 year period. Degrees may be purchased over the three years, or paid off at a faster rate. Each degree on the thermometer cost $360.00 ($360 x 95=$34,200.00). Pledge sheets will appear in the February and subsequent newsletters and occasional bulletins until all the degrees are purchased, or until the council believes that the maximum number of degrees purchased has been reached.
Methods
Individuals and families will be encouraged to buy as many degrees as they feel comfortable buying. Pledges may be paid off over three years, or any other way that suits the pledging party. Individuals and families are encouraged to be creative in meeting their pledge. Some suggestions are:
- Host the Coffee Fellowship after worship and designate the funds to “Buy a Degree”.
- Plan and implement a fellowship meal with proceeds going to the fundraiser.
- Pack a lunch one or more times each week and set aside the money for the fundraiser saved over purchasing a prepared meal.
- Set aside $2.50 each week to meet your pledge.
- Save loose change (33 cents per day will pay a full pledge).
- Share one or more degrees and split the pledge with others.
Please be sure that all money given to the fundraiser is clearly marked so that it can go to the Mission Endowment Fund.
To donate altar flowers for Sunday service, contact the office at 815-758-3203.
Coffee & refreshments are served in Fellowship Hall immediately following the 8:45 a.m. service. Refreshment sponsors are encouraged to sign up on the bulletin board in the hallway.